The 音乐进修计划’s comprehensive curriculum is designed to offer students individualized instruction in their area of concentration while seeking to develop the whole musician. A student’s skill level and concentration in the program determine his or her assigned course schedule.
Curriculum and course offerings are subject to change by program administration at any time.
| 核心课程 |
|---|
| 早晨的集会 私人课 工作室类 音乐理论与听觉训练 Chorus 公民艺术家计划 |
| Concentration-Specific课程 |
| 字符串合奏 风合奏 地图乐团 作曲家的论坛 实验室组成 室内乐 |
| 选修课程 |
| 二次钢琴 团体组成 |
核心课程
Required of all students in the program.
早晨的集会
早晨的集会 offers an opportunity for the entire student body to build community as they start their Saturday together. Following the morning’s announcements, the rally’s advisers and special guests lead the students in interactive activities which encourage teamwork, 自我反省, and the development of the whole musician. 每年所有学生必修课程. 25 minutes.
私人课
Private instruction in the student’s area of concentration (instrument or composition) with assigned studio faculty. Instruction includes preparation for the student’s annual solo recital and jury examination. 每年所有学生必修课程. 作文 students receive two private lessons, one in composition and one on their instrument. 60 minutes.
工作室类
Group studio classes offer opportunities for students to practice scales and other exercises which strengthen their foundational skills on the instrument; focus extra attention on areas of technique and performance for which there is limited time in private lessons; and perform for and receive feedback from their peers and the faculty. Masterclasses may also be offered throughout the year. 每年所有学生必修课程. 50分钟.
音乐理论与听觉训练
A series of courses designed to develop students' theory and ear training skills from the fundamental level through the advanced. Placement in the appropriate music theory and ear training class is determined by a written music theory assessment, completed during the student's entrance audition. 每年所有学生必修课程. 50分钟.
Chorus
A vocal performance course introducing students to the fundamentals of ensemble singing. Weekly rehearsals offer students an additional opportunity to collaborate with their peers and strengthen their note reading and aural skills. Each semester culminates in a concert. 每年所有学生必修课程. 50分钟.
公民艺术家计划
An independent project exploring the musician's role as leader, entrepreneur, and arts advocate. 提供互动表演, 课堂演示, or other artistic project in their local community, students experience firsthand how the arts can foster meaningful connections, 加强社区, 激发社会变革. Project advisement is offered as requested. 每年所有学生必修课程.
Concentration-Specific课程
字符串合奏
Study of classic orchestral repertoire for strings. Each semester's study culminates in a performance. Required each year for all students with a concentration in violin, viola, cello, and 低音提琴. 75 minutes.
风合奏
Study of classic concert band repertoire. Each semester's study culminates in a performance. Required each year for all students with a concentration in wind, brass, 和冲击 instruments. 75 minutes.
地图乐团
Study of classic orchestral and symphonic repertoire. Each semester's study culminates in a performance. Required each year of all students with a concentration in violin, viola, cello, 低音提琴, 和冲击. Required of brass and wind students at the discretion of faculty and administration, 基于试听. 50 minutes.
作曲家的论坛
A collaborative forum for students with a concentration in composition focusing on music technology and production, 倾听技巧, 音乐的历史, 和编制. Students regularly share their works-in-progress and receive feedback. Required each year of all students with a concentration in composition. 75 minutes.
实验室组成
A practicum for students with a concentration in composition exploring various composition techniques. Topics covered by guest artists and lecturers include writing for various instruments and for voice, 作曲家的职业道路, 以及跨学科合作. Required each year of all students with a concentration in composition. 50分钟.
室内乐
由工作室教员指导, students explore the unique skills and repertoire required to perform in small chamber ensembles (groups of 2-5 students on various instruments). Chamber groups perform twice per year. Open to all instrumental majors except percussion, saxophone, and 低音提琴. Placement at the discretion of faculty and administration. 可以重复. 50分钟.
选修课程
二次钢琴
Group piano lessons that introduce the student to basic piano technique, 包括尺度, 指法, chords, 和视. No previous piano instruction required. 对所有学生开放. Not recommended for students who currently take or have previously taken private piano lessons outside of MAP. 可以在空间允许的情况下重复吗. 50分钟.
团体组成
An introduction to the fundamentals of music composition, including form, counterpoint, and harmony. The year concludes with a performance of students' original compositions. Open to all instrumental majors who demonstrate sufficient skills in music theory and ear training. Eligibility is determined based on the student’s music theory placement exam. 可以在空间允许的情况下重复吗. 50分钟.